I’m in such a good mood today because I got myself back in the gym, back to the weights 😅
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New training block from @lukeoliverharris - who clearly saw my story poll on deads the other day, SUMO DEADLIFTS? Bruh 🤷🏼‍♀️ (don’t tell Luke, but I actually enjoyed them)
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Video 1: DB RDL, clearly thought I was in Legally Blonde with that bend and snap movement 🙄
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Video 2: Wide stance leg press, easy weights because I’ve always had a lower back niggle with this movement - but still fun, note the hair flip RBF at the end
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Video 3: Sumo deadlifts, easy 60kg because I’m not familiar or comfortable yet with the movement but all room for improvement
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Repost by @ilovetraining18 💥WHY YOU HAVE "TIGHT" HAMSTRINGS💥
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The thing about tight hamstrings is, many times, they aren't really tight.
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Even if they FEEL tight, they're often being over stretched because you're standing like Kim K (pelvis tilting forward, low back arched, butt sticking out) which tugs on your hamstrings and stretches them further. This is one reason why people think they have tight hamstrings - because they feel tight, even though they're actually over stretched.
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In this case, the "fix" is not to stretch your hamstrings. That makes it worse. Instead, you want to focus on strengthening your abs and glutes because weakness in these two muscle groups (coupled with tight hip flexors) cause this whole mess of muggles to happen in the first place.
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There are many hundreds of exercises to strengthen your abs and glutes. The simplest and, arguably most effective, being planks and glute bridges. Do these daily (twice daily, if you can) for 1-3 sets of 15-30sec planks and 8-12 glute bridges. As you get stronger, progress to more challenging variations of each (single leg planks, single leg glute bridges, etc).
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Important to note, this does not apply to everyone. Some people really do have "tight" hamstrings. Many men, for example, just have terrible mobility and would do well to stretch their hamstrings daily. But many athletes and women fall into this "Kim K Posture" (Anterior Pelvic Tilt) and relentlessly try to stretch their hamstrings but never make much headway and this is exactly why --> their hamstrings aren't tight, they're actually over stretched.
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Repost by @ilovetraining18 The importance of a good warm-up routine!! .
Feeling disheartened that you can’t seem to a particular pose? It might actually be that you just need to WARM UP PROPERLY so that you can get into a deeper posting! .
Here’s how to get into a deeper Standing Forward Fold:
1. Forward Fold - 1min
2. Low Lunge - 30secs
3. Pyramid Pose - 30secs
4. Repeat on other side
5. Downward Dog to Plank - 1min
6. Downward Dog Ankle Grab - 15sec each side
7. Half Pigeon Fold - 90sec each side
8. Seated Forward Fold - 1min
9. Seated Twist - 30sec each side
10. Forward Fold AGAIN
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The importance of a good warm-up routine!! .
Feeling disheartened that you can’t seem to a particular pose? It might actually be that you just need to WARM UP PROPERLY so that you can get into a deeper posting! .
Here’s how to get into a deeper Standing Forward Fold:
1. Forward Fold - 1min
2. Low Lunge - 30secs
3. Pyramid Pose - 30secs
4. Repeat on other side
5. Downward Dog to Plank - 1min
6. Downward Dog Ankle Grab - 15sec each side
7. Half Pigeon Fold - 90sec each side
8. Seated Forward Fold - 1min
9. Seated Twist - 30sec each side
10. Forward Fold AGAIN
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Repost by @ilovetraining18 Anything in life requires hard work and patience. You may see these two pictures and think how much work it was to look the way we do in the after picture but do you want to know what was just as much work as the fitness part? Our relationship and marriage. Remember, you get out what you put in. So many people are looking for that "right person" or "perfect relationship" well I'm going to tell you one thing if you really think either of those exist you will be waiting your whole life time because everyone has their faults and there is no perfect relationship. I feel as if people give up too easy in relationships just like they do with working out. You have to keep pushing through the hard times and put lots of work in to see the results in both!! My beautiful wife and I have only fallen more and more in love through these 9 years. Don't give up my friends! Do whatever you can to save your marriage when times get tough.
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Anything in life requires hard work and patience. You may see these two pictures and think how much work it was to look the way we do in the after picture but do you want to know what was just as much work as the fitness part? Our relationship and marriage. Remember, you get out what you put in. So many people are looking for that "right person" or "perfect relationship" well I'm going to tell you one thing if you really think either of those exist you will be waiting your whole life time because everyone has their faults and there is no perfect relationship. I feel as if people give up too easy in relationships just like they do with working out. You have to

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Repost by @ilovetraining18 You've been obsessing over abs or flat stomach for the entire year. That ends now! Because you now have a great 5 min workout which you can do every day… and why not a few times per day?
Why's this 5 min plan so damn effective? Because it targets your entire abdominal wall, especially the transverse abdominis—the midsection muscle that pulls in your belly like a corset. And this sexy abs/flat stomach workout does more than just firm your core: You'll feel it (and see results!) in your shoulders, legs, and glutes as well. It hits your core from all angles with a variety of moves that challenge your stability, balance, and rotational strength. 💪
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You've been obsessing over abs or flat stomach for the entire year. That ends now! Because you now have a great 5 min workout which you can do every day… and why not a few times per day?
Why's this 5 min plan so damn effective? Because it targets your entire abdominal wall, especially the transverse abdominis—the midsection muscle that pulls in your belly like a corset. And this sexy abs/flat stomach workout does more than just firm your core: You'll feel it (and see results!) in your shoulders, legs, and glutes as well. It hits your core from all angles with a variety of moves that challenge your stability, balance, and rotational strength. 💪
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Repost by @ilovetraining18 15 Weeks later of and a really good fake tan 😂😜 , I'm feeling pretty freaking good at 5 months Postpartum. I may not look like I did before this second pregnancy, but I know I'll get back there and I'm determined to. But I'm happy. Im happy that I make healthy choices every day and not because I'll feel guilty if I don't, because I WANT to. I actually love eating healthy. It just makes me feel so good, and I'm treating my body right. I'm happy because I love the after feeling of smashing out a workout, knowing I'm living the best life possible for me to be great for my kids, to be active and happy with them. So I may not be 100% happy about where my body is at, but I know I'll get there and that makes me determined and happy. So overall, I'm just fucking happy! So if I can live a healthy active life with 2 little devil children, you can too. You got dis 👊🏾
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15 Weeks later of #BBG and a really good fake tan 😂😜 , I'm feeling pretty freaking good at 5 months Postpartum. I may not look like I did before this second pregnancy, but I know I'll get back there and I'm determined to. But I'm happy. Im happy that I make healthy choices every day and not because I'll feel guilty if I don't, because I WANT to. I actually love eating healthy. It just makes me feel so good, and I'm treating my body right. I'm happy because I love the after feeling of smashing out a workout, knowing I'm living the best life possible for me to be great for my kids, to be active and happy with them. So I may not be 100% happy about where my body is at, b

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Repost by @ilovetraining18 The changes your body goes through during pregnancy ✨
6 Weeks --> 26 Weeks--> 36 Weeks🤰🏻
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Babygains in full force as I finish out my "bulking season" 😜
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I am amazed at how much my body has changed overall and how it has adapted to growing this crazy little human ubering 🚗around in my uterus!
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Just when I think I've run out of room it seems I grow that much more and he continues to take up whatever space my belly has left to offer.
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Many things have become "rounder"
this pregnancy, and while I know I could have done better in some aspects of keeping on track and sometimes I beat myself up, I am also proud for the things I have been able to accomplish while pregnant.
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I went into this journey with an open mind and I plan on continuing to allow myself to be vulnerable and open to whatever comes next.
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Tomorrow brings week 37 and I'm getting so excited to meet this little fell!a!!☺️😁
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The changes your body goes through during pregnancy ✨
6 Weeks --> 26 Weeks--> 36 Weeks🤰🏻
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Babygains in full force as I finish out my "bulking season" 😜
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I am amazed at how much my body has changed overall and how it has adapted to growing this crazy little human ubering 🚗around in my uterus!
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Just when I think I've run out of room it seems I grow that much more and he continues to take up whatever space my belly has left to offer.
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Many things have become "rounder"
this pregnancy, and while I know I could have done better in some aspects of keeping on track and sometimes I beat myself up, I am also proud for the things I have been

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Repost by @ilovetraining18 So inspiring❤!!!
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Taking care of your body is a form of self respect! Our bodies are REMARKABLE. I mean how cool is it that we can change, train and modify them to be exactly what we want!? The choice is ours! Our bodies are whatever we choose them to be. Losing weight is hard, but being overweight is hard too. Choose your hard!
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So inspiring❤!!!
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Taking care of your body is a form of self respect! Our bodies are REMARKABLE. I mean how cool is it that we can change, train and modify them to be exactly what we want!? The choice is ours! Our bodies are whatever we choose them to be. Losing weight is hard, but being overweight is hard too. Choose your hard!
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Repost by @ilovetraining18 BAD KNEES 👀⁉️
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Knees caving in? The technical term for this is "knee valgus”. This is NOT GOOD as it puts stress on your knee joint. This can be caused by a few things, but today we’re going to focus on coordination and control with the lunge.
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Here’s 3 exercises to help with this:
1️⃣ Split squat - with two feet on the ground, the is the most stable variation. Control the raise up AND lower down - don’t let gravity do the work for you.
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2️⃣ Reverse lunge w/ slider - keeping most of your weight on the front leg, control the lower down then visualize pulling from the area between your butt and thigh to raise back up.
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3️⃣ Reverse lunge - this is the least stable of these variations. Focus on keeping shoulders and hips square as you step back into the lunge.
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If you struggle with lunges, try moving through these progressions until you feel more confident!
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BAD KNEES 👀⁉️
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Knees caving in? The technical term for this is "knee valgus”. This is NOT GOOD as it puts stress on your knee joint. This can be caused by a few things, but today we’re going to focus on coordination and control with the lunge.
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Here’s 3 exercises to help with this:
1️⃣ Split squat - with two feet on the ground, the is the most stable variation. Control the raise up AND lower down - don’t let gravity do the work for you.
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2️⃣ Reverse lunge w/ slider - keeping most of your weight on the front leg, control the lower down then visualize pulling from the area between your butt and thigh to raise back up.
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3️⃣ Reve